The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, stated in her morning conference that the current judicial reform will serve as an example of a true rule of law, despite criticism from certain members of the Judicial Power. During her intervention, she mentioned an event at Harvard Law School where there were laughs from attendees when discussing the requirements to apply for positions as judges and magistrates under the new judicial reform, particularly highlighting the necessity of having five letters of recommendation from neighbors.
"Even if they say otherwise at Harvard, the election of the judicial power in Mexico will be an example because it is the people who decide," Sheinbaum emphatically expressed. She also accused the ministers who oppose the reform promoted by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of conducting a campaign against it in order to protect their interests, even going so far as to influence the academic field, like at Harvard.
When questioned about the reactions caused by the requirements to apply for judicial positions, Sheinbaum defended the decision made by the Mexican people, rejecting any mockery towards it. She emphasized her commitment to protecting the interests and rights of citizens, even requesting Harvard University to investigate possible cases of corruption in the Judicial Power.
The president insisted that she will defend the judicial reform, despite criticism and opposition, reiterating that protests against it will be allowed. She stressed that the reform aims for the people to choose their ministers and judges through an open and transparent selection process, where requirements are demanded to ensure the election of the best candidates.
